Новости за 22.04.2016

A Cyprus court has adjourned extradition proceedings for an Egyptian hijacking suspect for three weeks to give prosecutors time to examine documents from Egyptian authorities

The world mourns yet another American music icon, and we hear from the man trying to convince GOP brass that Trump is a loveable chameleon

Convergence of IT and manufacturing sees rush of venture capital as companies vie to get in early

Convergence of IT and manufacturing sees rush of venture capital as companies vie to get in early

CINCINNATI - A fan briefly ran onto the field to join the celebration of Jake Arrieta's no-hitter before being removed by security.

SOMERSET WEST, South Africa (AP) — Claims in a new book that Oscar Pistorius beat his girlfriend with a cricket bat before fatally shooting her in his home in 2013 were condemned as "outrageous" and "absurd" by the Olympic runner's…

SOMERSET WEST, South Africa (AP) — Claims in a new book that Oscar Pistorius beat his girlfriend with a cricket bat before fatally shooting her in his home in 2013 were condemned as "outrageous" and "absurd" by the Olympic runner's…

The European Central Bank dazzled credit markets on Thursday by announcing that it would purchase more corporate bonds than expected, but a closer look at the scheme suggests the pool of eligible assets could, in fact, be smaller than first appears.

Veneers of civility are ripped away like Band-Aids in Ayad Akhtar's Disgraced, a quick-to-boil drama on themes of identity, religion and the hazards that spring from denial of heritage.

Shares of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. were having their best day in over 40 years, after the company announced a new licensing deal to a chip joint venture in China and reported better-than-expected quarterly results and outlook. The stock rocketed 36% in morning trade, the biggest percentage gain since it shot up 63% way back on Jan. 29, 1975. Volume hit 66 million shares within 90 minutes after the open, already about five times the full-day average. The stock was both the biggest gainer and most active on the Nasdaq exchange. Читать дальше...

Firefighters in North Carolina hope the possibility of rain this weekend will help them in battling three large wildfires that have burned nearly 17,000 acres

Smart phone technology is squaring up to mental health issues with a new app designed in London to help people overcome severe paranoia.

Well, it’s been an interesting hour or so. Earlier today, we posted that there had been no leaks of failed drug tests at the Scouting Combine. Almost immediately, folks pointed out that there had been reports of a positive result from Florida cornerback Vernon Hargreaves. So I did a search on Twitter and found recent…

As if the Cannes Film Festival lineup wasn't stacked enough, organizers today have added seven more films across their various programming slots, and it's going to be a great year for those descending on the Croisette next month. READ MORE: 2016 Cannes Film Festival Line-Up Includes 'The Neon Demon,' 'The BFG,' 'Loving,' 'The Nice Guys' & More The biggest addition by far is Asghar Farhadi's "The Salesman." The latest from the director of "A Separation" and "The Past" follows Emad and Rana,... Читать дальше...

– Sergio Ramos speaks about Barcelona crisis – Barcelona is out of the UCL action Sergio Ramos, the Real Madrid defender, disclosed that he has been enjoying Barcelona’s recent problems. A Griezmann brace sent the defending champions packing as  Atletico Madrid are through to the UCL semi final. Furthermore, Valencia shock Barcelona 1 – 2 at Camp Nou. It […]

Alan Stubbs thinks Celtic will attract a top-quality manager and is concentrating on doing his job with Hibernian.

Two little girls, unbroken by their lost limbs, face divergent paths in a Nepal that has barely rebuilt one year after its massive earthquake

The U.N.'s top human rights official is urging Thailand's military government to ease limits on free speech, especially those restricting debate over a proposed constitution that faces a referendum in August.

Will clarity prove cathartic for Volkswagen?

Struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada visited Resistance Park in Durban to mark the 70th anniversary of the 1946 Passive Resistance Campaign.

NICOSIA, Cyprus - A court in Cyprus has adjourned extradition proceedings for an Egyptian hijacking suspect for three weeks after prosecutors requested more time to examine documents from Egyptian authorities.

– Real Madrid confirms Ronaldo’s injury – Zinedine Zidane is not concerned about the striker’s injury Cristiano Ronaldo could miss Manchester City clash in the Champions League next week as Real Madrid have confirmed a thigh strain injury of the forward. The striker picked up a minor knock in Madrid’s win over Villarreal and took himself off the pitch clutching […]

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nirmala pouts when her father fits the prosthetic leg onto her stump and wraps the long straps around her waist. He whispers quiet encouragement in her ear as she grumbles. Finally, she limps around the Kathmandu…